Introduction: the real life story -- From the locker room to the elder board room -- Switching jerseys : a pastor's journey -- Chasing a dream : looking for the winning church -- And the scoreboard says ... : how are we doing? -- Coaching God's championship team -- Mission possible : God's team can and should win -- Winning starts at the top : the need for coaches in the church -- A coach worth following : discovering our God -- given purpose -- Developing skilled players -- Good recruiting : outreach events, programs, and weekend services -- Filling out the roster : players are made, not born -- In the huddle : the essential role of small groups -- The championship program : a reproducible strategy for leadership development -- Putting the rookie in : turning players loose -- On the offensive -- Reading from the same playbook : how to align your team for victory -- Church is a team sport : creating a culture of teamwork -- When the going gets tough : getting real with each other -- Focusing on the fundamentals : the importance of uncluttered Christianity -- We are the champions! -- Recruiting new players : our mission as God's team -- The growing coach : learning from mistakes, always improving -- Playing hard without getting hurt : your team and change -- Only the few, only the committed : sticking to the mission no matter what.

Whether you're a burned-out leader or someone ready to tackle an active role in your congregation, Church Is a Team Sport will lead you to both personal growth and renewed spiritual strength. If you're ready to get the whole team in the game, this is the playbook that will show you how to make it happen.

Includes bibliographical references.